What is Mill Road Winter Fair?

Held yearly on the first Saturday in December, the event is created and run by a voluntary committee consisting of people from the Mill Road area.

It sees a whole host of businesses, residents, visitors and faith centres contributing something to the fair.

According to the Mill Road Winter Fair website: "The fair aims to celebrate the richness of life in the neighbourhood of Mill Road, highlighting the diverse opportunities that exist for local residents aiming to attract interest in Mill Road and its environs from other Cambridge residents not familiar with the area."

What time and where is it?

More funky things like this to be found at Mill Road Winter Fair

This year, Mill Road Winter Fair will take place on Saturday, December 2 from 10.30am-4.30pm with the event taking place along the entirety of Mill Road.

There will be a range of venues which will be hosting arts and crafts, food and drink, art stalls and more.

What stalls will be there?

Thousands of visitors are expected to head to Mill Road Winter Fair

The Mill Road Winter Fair will be stocked full of festive goodies, including everything from Christmas cards to bespoke silver jewellery. The wide variety of offerings makes the fair the perfect place to get your hands on some fantastic and original Christmas gifts.

There will be a huge variety of Market and Craft Stalls, including Grantchester Artists, Glitter Envy, The Funky Ladybird Clothing Company, Liquorice Design and more.

Entertainment

There are a lot of things to look out for at the Mill Road Winter Fair, including a range of entertainment. There will be fancy dress, singing, dancing, fundraising activities and street performers.

The entertainment events will start at 10.30am and last throughout the day until 4.30pm. There will be free circus workshops and street shows, between 12pm and 3.30pm in the Great Eastern Street Car Park.

Infusion Physical Theatre will be performing a roaming showcase of mime, clown and character all along Mill Road.

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There will be live music all day at busking spots and in parades, pubs and cafes.

For a full list of entertainment, head to the Look Out section of the Winter Fair Website.

Parking and Road Closures

Mill Road Fair

The Mill Road Winter Fair will be affecting traffic across Cambridge, Mill Road will be shut between the hours of 9am-5.30pm.

For a full breakdown of road closures and where to park, check out our guide to road closures for the Mill Road Winter Fair.

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